Apple Braised Green Cabbage
A mellow braised cabbage perfect to use as a side for smoked sausages or pork chops.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 1x
- Category: Sides
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, sliced with the grain
- 1/2 small head of cabbage, quartered, thinly sliced (core removed) or 1/4 of a large head
- 1 tart apple, peeled and grated if desired, or simply cut into a small dice
- 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (taste when it is near done and decide)
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, plus a splash
- 1/4 cup water or chicken stock
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
In a medium pot or Dutch oven, cook the onions in the butter over medium heat until softened and nearly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring, for a few minutes. Add the apple, brown sugar, wine, vinegar, and water or stock, and bring up to a simmer, stirring.
Cover and braise for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring now and then and checking on the texture. Cook a little less for a firmer cabbage; a little more for softer cabbage. You may need to add more liquid, water is fine if your lid is not tight.
Salt and pepper to taste. Add a small splash of cider vinegar just before serving, if desired or a touch more sugar.